Tool Talk

Violet's favorite place to be these days is the garage.

As soon as her Daddy materializes at the door after work she runs to him and days, "Hi Daddy!! Out in ah-wage?" And off they go. She has a selection of small tools and sadly, some broken toys that are beyond repair. She doesn't know that though, and she spends many diligent minutes each afternoon tinkering away on them.

The best part though?? I get to cook dinner in peace at night!!

With her busy garage schedule, she simply cannot be bothered to stand on her chair at the counter and stir, poke and prod my bowl of fruit.

This is a win-win.

20 Weeks

So Little Mister is halfway done!!

Here is my first belly shot. I am so ashamed!! I took one every 4 weeks with Violet, but this time, I have less time.

Our ultrasound yesterday confirmed we have a healthy, tall, baby boy on the way.

We are so excited, and Violet calls him Baby Brother.

I promise I really am working on getting the wedding stuff posted, but for now here is me, Little Sir and the belly!

A Starter

Wedding Favors

So sweet!!

Quick Blurb

I will be covering Josh and Kimmy's wedding in a series of posts, as soon as I get my act together over here at my house.

Also, could you all tell me that it is ok that I took belly pictures every 4 weeks with Violet, and at nearly 20 weeks with this baby I have yet to take any?!?!!?

I feel so bad about it, but hey, life is busy lately.

So to you, new little person, I love you just the same. I was just more bored with your sister. And that was the last time I would ever be bored.

Father's Day

For Father's Day we went to the Zoo. It was great to see Violet experience the animals.

It was so cute to see her examine them and say their species and declare that they were "pretty cute"


I have always liked the giraffes, as does Violet.
It's their eyes! SO beautiful and those lashes! If someone ever told me I had eyes like a giraffe I'd likely swoon on the spot!

These were Tapirs.

Unique little guys.

We also saw the elephants, but the moment one of them moved Violet was ready to clear out.

This was some of the local wildlife.

I think he was flirting with me.

This is Tim saying, "Look at that gorilla walking down the hill and towards us!"

Approximately 45 seconds later it got close enough to look Violet in the eyes and she commenced screaming. She is uncertain about eye contact with wild creatures.

We had a great time, though I myself was quite winded.

Hope you all had a wonderful Daddy's Day!

Friday Night Picture

Daddy's Girl

Thursday Afternoon Picture

"Uh, can't you see I'm busy?"